Nation mourns loss of Maldives’ first air traffic controller and aviation pioneer Naeem
Naeem was part of the first group of Air Traffic Controllers trained during the administration of former President Ibrahim Nasir, a period marked by efforts to enable the opening of Hulhulé Airport.
Maldives's first air traffic controller, Naeem | naeem
Mohamed Naeem Hussain, the Maldives’ first Air Traffic Controller and a long-serving figure in the country’s aviation sector, has passed away.
He was 74 years old at the time of his death on Sunday, following a prolonged period of illness.
Members of the aviation community have described his passing as a significant loss to the industry, acknowledging the lasting impact of his contributions over many years of service.
Naeem was part of the first group of Air Traffic Controllers trained during the administration of former President Ibrahim Nasir, a period marked by efforts to enable the opening of Hulhulé Airport. In those formative years of the aviation sector, he carried out his duties with notable dedication and perseverance, working under conditions characterized by limited resources and considerable logistical constraints.
